https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:41:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261887 Tue, 27 May 2014 10:50:10 +0000 crutcher 1261887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White is definitely right in this capsule...I say go for it with the summer heat and the white, you are perfect...I have the sleeveless blazer in 4 and I wear it all the time...What a perfect piece to boost an outfit and give you the just right third piece...Although, I do get a lot of, "You dressed up..."...Enjoy your summer white.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261883 Tue, 27 May 2014 10:24:40 +0000 lyn67 1261883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the light is there!:-) I am in awe about your all whites(and a pop of neon:-)), but nr 2 is&nbsp;my fave as&nbsp;I love white with silver(or grey), too- but the high top Cons are soo soo elevating it from a fab to a K2K outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261873 Tue, 27 May 2014 09:25:40 +0000 rute 1261873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>stunning! So inspirational! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261868 Tue, 27 May 2014 08:56:13 +0000 fuzzylogic 1261868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are looking light, bright and breezy, Parsley! I like #2 and #4- they are the modern, casual suit!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261812 Tue, 27 May 2014 04:42:10 +0000 Parsley 1261812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, thanks JG, Jackie, and Carla!<br />Jackie- the BR blazer is from last year (a great end of season bargain!), but I think it's similar to the current <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&amp;pid=950771002">white sateen blazer</a>.<br />Carla- Oh my- laughing about the hair;&nbsp;I was impatient waiting for my hair appointment this week and hacked it myself!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261761 Tue, 27 May 2014 02:23:26 +0000 Carla 1261761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love. Love. Love! Especially #2 and #4. </p> <p>Hair is looking particularly fab, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261747 Tue, 27 May 2014 01:53:45 +0000 jackiec 1261747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow I love them all but #2 knocks my socks off! I find myself more and more drawn to white as well. I've been thinking of a white blazer and will have to check out BR (you know I love to rip off your style ). Everything looks so crisp and fresh. Love the mephistos, the converse, the milly mini bag, the d'orsays, the new COS dress! Love it all! You truly look fab. Love your style...can I say it again? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261733 Tue, 27 May 2014 01:14:14 +0000 JG 1261733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I said "Wow!" as I saw each photo. I've drooled over your unattainably perfect dark - toned outfits previously, but find myself thinking I could adapt these equally terrific white ones to my uses. I'm inspired! (Or maybe delusional.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261725 Tue, 27 May 2014 00:51:07 +0000 Parsley 1261725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your comments!<br />I'm glad that the Converse with a "suit" got some love. It seemed like fun to me, but I wasn't sure whether it was &nbsp;a strange combination.</p> <p>Angie, I knew you'd like the touches of citron! :-)</p> <p>Sheila, I understand what you're saying about the dress in #3. It isn't conventionally flattering, although I do think it looks better in person than in pictures. In general I tend to choose conventional flattery, but especially in hot weather something loose &nbsp;and comfortable does appeal to me. I &nbsp;hope it's JFE, but if it's not, oh well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261461 Mon, 26 May 2014 16:51:54 +0000 Sheila 1261461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are ABSOLUTE rocking it !</p> <p>I love the purse in 4 and the shoes/ belt in Five.</p> <p>And WOWZA in # 2. </p> <p>The dress is NOT my favorite... pretty ... but does not show you off as well. You have a great figure and it is hard to imagine in the dress. I think the other outfits are great !</p> <p>You are going to be the STANDOUT in the crowd... I know it !</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261415 Mon, 26 May 2014 15:42:53 +0000 JulieJohn 1261415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy cow, these are fabulous! I love your little citron bag, it is such a nice sour pop with all that cool white. You look amazing and happy, which is always a good indicator. Thanks for the info about the tank tops, I am always interested in some good basics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261396 Mon, 26 May 2014 15:15:44 +0000 Angie 1261396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You rock my style world, you gorgeously chic and sassy creature. You are Queen Sassy, darling Marcy.&nbsp;</p> <p>White with citron? Come on. You KNOW what that does to my system. It very happily&nbsp;launches me into orbit.&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE #2 so much I can barely stand it. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261295 Mon, 26 May 2014 11:50:17 +0000 Anonymous 1261295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What wonderful summer outfits! My favorites are 2 and 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261232 Mon, 26 May 2014 05:00:05 +0000 Adelfa 1261232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the outfits look cool, refreshing, and stylish! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261201 Mon, 26 May 2014 03:39:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1261201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All are great, not too much white at all. You look chic and fresh in all of them. Definitely wear #2 and #5 out! I like your take on the inspiration you linked to; your version looks more comfortable and approachable, in my opinion. I'm really drawn to the dress--I think it's my kind of print, for one thing, and you look great in it, as you've styled it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261148 Mon, 26 May 2014 02:19:42 +0000 Jaime 1261148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I love #2 with the white suit effect and cons but you look smashing throughout. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261096 Mon, 26 May 2014 00:58:28 +0000 Parsley 1261096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for your comments!<br />Vicki- I can't wait to see your versions!<br />Aida- High five for team white! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261093 Mon, 26 May 2014 00:57:06 +0000 LACeleste 1261093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Terrific use of white. You look incredibly polished. Very nice ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261045 Mon, 26 May 2014 00:08:54 +0000 MsLuna 1261045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parsley, you have such an amazing style. Your outfits all look amazing and I love how white is now your new neutral. The outfits are so summer-appropriate and look very chic and comfortable! </p> <p>I can't say I have a favourite: I like all of them!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261037 Sun, 25 May 2014 23:58:48 +0000 Windchime 1261037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful collection of summer white you've pulled together! You wear white so well. I love your tank top in #2 and also the splash of yellow from your bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261027 Sun, 25 May 2014 23:37:47 +0000 Aida 1261027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to Team White Love the looks, but am especially smitten with #2. LOVE LOVE that one. Please do wear that out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261022 Sun, 25 May 2014 23:12:31 +0000 Cerinda 1261022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your oh-so-consistent casual chic! Especially 4 &amp; 5. I keep noting how differently you style many of my basics: thanks bunches. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261014 Sun, 25 May 2014 22:51:19 +0000 Debbie 1261014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are great. They scream spring/summer. One and five are my favorites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261013 Sun, 25 May 2014 22:48:29 +0000 rabbit 1261013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great! &nbsp;I love the tailored androgynous layers of #2 and #4. (Ellen really rocks white worn this way too -- I gotta take notes). &nbsp;&nbsp;Also I have a weakness for silver/pearl gray and white together -- just love it. &nbsp; The neon bag with white&nbsp;is wonderful too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261009 Sun, 25 May 2014 22:42:05 +0000 Caro in Oz 1261009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all beautiful Parsley - my personal favourite is #2 - so modern, fresh &amp; chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261004 Sun, 25 May 2014 22:30:14 +0000 LoriFLA 1261004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of your outfits are so attractive and tasteful. &nbsp;If I could copy everything I would. &nbsp;:-) I love the marble print dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1261000 Sun, 25 May 2014 22:21:31 +0000 Vicki 1261000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see why you see the light and I say keep going toward it! &nbsp;:)</p> <p>These are all stunning on you and I am enchanted with #4 (thank you for that inspired blogger link). &nbsp;You nailed it.</p> <p>I adore your COS purchase and see why DH did, too.</p> <p>You've doubly inspired me with your white blazer choices and I must copy you soon. &nbsp;Thanks for this breath of fresh air! &nbsp;Lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anti-black--seeing-the-light#post-1260998 Sun, 25 May 2014 22:12:19 +0000 Parsley 1260998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The corollary to shying away from black for me right now <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-anyone-else-shying-away-from-black-this-year">(See Angie's post)</a>&nbsp;is that I'm feeling drawn to lots of white and light colors.<br />Here are some outfits I've been playing with: some I've worn, and some I plan to&nbsp;wear.</p> <p>1- I wore this for a day of running errands, and it felt&nbsp;cool, casual and&nbsp;&nbsp;breezy. Gap cotton top, Loft white denim&nbsp;skirt, snake print Mephisto sandals, Milly neon yellow&nbsp;mini bag.</p> <p>2- I haven't worn this yet, but I think I will. I kind of like the contrast of&nbsp;Converse sneakers&nbsp;with the more polished white blazer. The tank is a little too low in the neckline so I'm having the straps shortened before I actually wear it. I love these tanks for layering, and have bought them in four colors!<br />Banana Republic cotton blazer, Frenchi pale gray tank, Kut from the Kloth Catherine white BF jeans, Converse sneaks, Rebecca Minkoff bag.</p> <p>3- My first 2 purchases from the new COS website: marble print t-shirt dress and necklace. I wore it for a casual evening with friends.&nbsp;The dress is quite voluminous- hopefully it doesn't make&nbsp;<u>me</u> look voluminous... My husband assures me that it doesn't in person, at least.<br />Eileen Fisher gray &nbsp;caged wedge sandals.</p> <p>4- I haven't worn this yet, but I like the idea of the sleeveless blazer as a third piece in hot weather. Inspired by &nbsp;this look on&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://the-northernlight.com/?p=59202">Northern Light blog</a>.<br />Target sleeveless blazer- copying Una (alaskagirl)<br />Vince relaxed skinny jeans, Eileen Fisher silk tank, Mephisto sandals.</p> <p>5- Another one I haven't worn yet, but it got a thumbs up from DH. Really just a variation on #2 with a citron tank instead of gray, orange belt and d'Orsay flats.<br />Well, what do you think? Does all this white work, or is it too much of a good thing? (Of course I'm still also wearing plenty of&nbsp;other colors, but I'm just showing the light ones here.)<br />Any comments or suggestions are welcome!</p> </p>